Obtaining biodiesel from coconout oil (Cocos nucifera L.)
Fossil fuels are used worldwide to satisfy the energy needs of nations, continuously aggravating the environmental situation due to the harmful effects they cause. A possible solution to this situation is the use of biofuels of plant origin whose characteristics compare favorably with those required...
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2020
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| Sumari: | Fossil fuels are used worldwide to satisfy the energy needs of nations, continuously aggravating the environmental situation due to the harmful effects they cause. A possible solution to this situation is the use of biofuels of plant origin whose characteristics compare favorably with those required by the fuels of internal combustion engines. Under this perspective and attending to academic needs, the present work was carried within the Mass Balance course, with the aim of obtaining biodiesel from coconut oil and comparing the results obtained with similar previous experiences. For this, the extraction of vegetable oil was carriedout and the transesterification reaction where biodiesel was obtained. The results obtained allowed the mass balance of each stage of the process to be carried out, as well as determine its yield, which was 6,00% and 92,31% for oil extraction and conversion to biodiesel, respectively. Through the work carried out, it was verified that it is feasible to use coconut oil as a raw material for the production of this biofuel, thus serving as a reference for subsequent research where biodiesel is sought to be characterized for an economic analysis and its production feasibility. |
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